| verb | come into existence; take on form or shape “A new religious movement originated in that country” |
| verb | bring into being “He initiated a new program” |
| verb | begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc. “The flight originates in Calcutta” |
| originative | adjective | containing seeds of later development |
| origin | noun | an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events |
| origination | noun | an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events |
| growth | noun | the gradual beginning or coming forth |
| originator | noun | someone who creates new things |
| initiative | adjective | serving to set in motion |
| initiatory | adjective | serving to set in motion |
| initiation | noun | an act that sets in motion some course of events |
| start | noun | the act of starting something |
| starter | noun | any new participant in some activity |